NYLF Explore STEM Curriculum
The forum’s curriculum is designed to ignite your students’ interest in the fields of medicine, engineering, programming, and forensic science. Students will gain exposure to these growing fields while participating in hands-on simulations, including a forum-long preparation for a mission to Mars.
Mission to Mars
During the multi-day Mission to Mars simulation, students take on the roles of an interplanetary health officials, use robotics skills to program rovers, design and construct habitats capable of sustaining human life, and utilize forensic science to investigate the attempted sabotage of their mission.
Keynote Speaker: A Former NASA Astronaut
To aid students in their preparation and provide inspiration, they will hear from a former NASA astronaut, who will share their knowledge, experiences, and stories from their careers in space exploration. Students will also learn about the world of science and the impact technology has on their community and the future.
Outdoor Medicine Simulation: When Care is Hours Away
Created by wilderness medicine expert Dr. Paul Auerbach and simulation expert Dr. Rebecca Smith-Coggins, professors in the Stanford University School of Medicine’s Department of Emergency Medicine, this realistic simulation allows your students to learn and practice potentially life-saving medical techniques, including wound care, control of bleeding, and splinting.
Daily Skills Workshops
Students participate in workshops to help them develop important leadership skills that are essential to success in high school, college, and a career, including communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. In addition, students attend academic planning workshops to learn more about their academic options in high school and how those decisions will impact the college admissions process. Each student creates a personal success plan to help prepare for the academic and career challenges that lie ahead.
NYLF Explore STEM Sample Schedule